Emma E.

Wagner
6072 Forest Ridge Lane, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
emmaewagner121@gmail.com
231.373.3878
https://emmawagnersportfolio.weebly.com
Professional Objective:
To obtain a position in special education utilizing my passion for teaching while
implementing researched-based instruction and positive reinforcement to create a safe
atmosphere for students.
Education:
Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI
Bachelor of Arts May 2024
Major(s):
 Elementary Education (K-5)
 Special Education: Learning Disability (K-12)
GPA: 4.0
Certifications: May 2023
Michigan Certifications/ Endorsements:
 Elementary Education (K-5)
 Special Education: Learning Disabilities (K-12)
Supplemental Certifications:
Touch Math February 2022
 Math strategy to help students with math computation.
 Practiced and implemented Touch Math throughout my special education
placements.
Words Their Way Assessment March 2022
 Using spelling inventories to group students in their appropriate spelling
developmental stage.
 Assess students in three major areas: phonics, vocabulary, and spelling.
Implementation of Word Sort April 2022
 Encourage learners to develop an understanding of the predictable patterns when
reading and spelling English words.
 Aiding student’s abilities to decode and recognize word patterns.
Professional Preparation:
Michener Elementary School, Adrian, MI December 2023- April 2024
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Special Education Student Teaching, 3 - 5 grade Resource room
 Collected formative data and utilized it to drive instruction and meet the students
where they are in conjunction with IEP goals.
 Attended and participated in IEP meetings and MDR meetings.
 Administered assessments and added accommodations based on student IEPs.
 Participated in parent-teacher conferences with general education teachers.
Madison Elementary School, Adrian, MI August 2023 – November 2023
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General Education Student Teaching, 5 Grade
 Communicated with families through email, phone calls, Facebook, handwritten
notes, and in person.
 Created and implemented engaging whole and small group lessons in various core
subjects.
 Attended Professional Development relating to student data.
 Communicated with fifth grade teachers to collaborate by sharing ideas and
techniques throughout the day and/or at grade level team meetings to better
support students and their needs.
 Implemented Wonders Curriculum into the classroom.
Alexander Elementary School, Adrian, MI August 2022 – December 2022
General Education Practicum, 1st Grade
 Worked with cooperating teacher to support students’ behavioral needs.
 Collaborated with first-grade teachers to find new support to meet students’
needs.
 Developed instruction skills and classroom management techniques.
 Regularly assessed students using formative assessments to check for
understanding.
 Helped design classroom to meet the student’s needs.
Pre-Student Teaching August 2019 – May 2023
300+ earned observing, participating, and teaching in various placements and grade
levels throughout Lenawee County, MI.
 Adrian Public School District
o Michener Elementary School
o Lincoln Elementary School
o Alexander Elementary School
o Prairie Elementary School
o Adrian High School
 Madison Public School District, MI.
o Madison Elementary School
o Madison Middle School
 Lenawee ISD
o Trenton Hills Learning Center
o Porter Education Center
Professional Experience:
EDUStaff January 2022 – present
Substitute Teacher
 Carried out all responsibilities of the classroom based on teacher lesson plans at various
grade levels.
Childcare Provider May 2022 - August 2022
Harbor Springs, MI
 Created fun activities to stimulate the children, including board games, puzzles, outside
playtime.
 Provided children with healthy, well-balanced meals three times a day.
 Assisted with the children's everyday needs.

Associate August 2021 – May 2022

Panera Bread, Adrian, MI
 Communicate effectively with customers to provide a pleasant dining experience.
 Support other areas of the restaurant as requested such as seating customers, answering
phones, stock work, cleanup, and documentation.
 Deliver exceptional customer service by greeting customers and completing their
monetary transactions.
Achievements: Siena Heights University
Distinguished Senior Award April 2022 and April 2023
Distinguished Special Education Award May 2021
Dean’s List August 2019 – May 2024
Member, T.E.A.C.H Member August 2019 – May 2022
Women’s Soccer, NAIA Athlete August 2019 – May 2021

References:
Carrie Mitchell Ed. D. Kristen Metevia
Professor of Special Education Madison Elementary School: 5th
Chair, Special Education Department Grade Teacher
Siena Heights University kristen.metevia@madisonk12.us
cmitchell@sienaheights.edu

Cindy Hunt Kelly Cichy Ph. D

Journeous Clinical instructor
Chief Communications Officer Siena Heights University
cindy@journeous.com kcichy@sienaheights.edu
231-881-0555